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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1920
Page
1
A fatal fire in Aberdeen Maryland destroys the Aberdeeen bar racks and results in the death of William Maloney, a former Greencastle resident, and two others. The victims are buried in Indianapolis, where other family members reside.
In Baltimore area near Aberdeen Maryland a grain fre fired destroying a bar rack housing 100 workers. Civilians J H Wilson K M Stradlin William Maloney die. J A McCaercy badly burned. Fire at 1 30 am Sunday. cause undetermined. Loss about 50000 dollars.
A widow in Indianapolis received word yesterday that William Maloney of Indianapolis was one of three men killed in an Edgewood plant fire. He headed timekeeping there for 2 1/2 years and planned to return to Indianapolis before spring. He previously worked on Fort Benjamin Harrison construction and in Greencastle at his family’s saloon and later furniture business. Burial arrangements pending.
Watt Sutherlin and wife called on Day Sutherlin and family Sunday afternoon. Several attended Walter Sigler funeral at Union last Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs Otha Bales in Nockville last Saturday. Mr and Mrs Bogue McDowell in Greencastle last Saturday. Eva and Esta Bales visited grandparents Mr and Mrs S. Sales on Sunday. Late McGaughey and family visited James McGaughey and daughter Sunday.
State Farm prisoners escaped and were sentenced to terms, then moved to the Jeffersonville Reformatory Tuesday morning. Deputy Sheriff Fred Lancaster led the transfer, aided by special deputies Jeff Bunten Jomas Hurst and Fred Tincher.
The Commercial Club met Monday night to elect officers for the ensuing year. CU. Gillen was chosen president, A. G. Brown vice president, and 8. A. Hazlett treasurer. The secretary position was not filled as members preferred an out-of-town candidate. A committee of A. G. Brown, C. M. Mocett and H. E. Alien was appointed to report on January plan features.
Mrs Curtis Hodges of Indianapolis spoke at DePauw YWCA in Dougherty hall on past and future plans. Various campus activities include Glee Club performances, a piano recital by Minnie Murdoff Kimball, boxing classes, and a Duzer Du dramatic trio planned for Friday. A death in Parke County and a January 19 birth are announced along with a note on faculty and student movements.
A Brazil man is named among three possible appointees to fill a vacancy as the governor considers candidates. The list includes two other individuals and reflects a broad field of potential appointees.
In the Indiana State Capitol discussion centers on successors to late Secretary of State W. A Roach. Three men named include Jackson of Lafayette, John G. Bryson of Brazil, and Pliny H. Wofford. Observers weigh whether Governor Goodrich will offer the post to Jackson or Bryson, with politics shaping the choice.
Brazil Ind Jan 20 Attorneys in the George Muncie murder case continued selecting jurors as the special venire of 100 neared exhaustion. The trial entered its eighth day with Muncie charged in the shooting of Dr. L L Williams, a local physician, in front of his office several weeks prior.
Deputy Great Chief Laura William of Potomac Council No 204 installs officers for the ensuing year at the last meeting. Officers named include Ida Wallace Winona Lara Crawl Protem Oscar Blue Prophetess Anna Stiles Keeper of Records Minnie Keifer Keeper of Wampum Kate Jordan First Scout Mattie Riggs Second Scout Belle Kesterson First Warrior Margaret Fig Second Warrior Maude Snider Third Warrior Lola Cox Fourth Warrior Kate Jordan First Council Olive Butter Second Council Amny Sandifur First Runner Rose Steegmiller Second Runner Ida Blue Trustee Alma Estes juarg of Wepee Orval Road Guard of Forest James Shame
One hundred thirty one employees of the Hurst and Co of Indianapolis and Greencastle attended the annual banquet at the Hotel Severin in Indianapolis Monday evening. After dinner the evening included dancing and card playing. Attendees from here included Miss Dorothy Michael Miss Nona Lear Miss Amanda Crawley Miss Naomi Snider Mrs Blanche C Brown C B Gambold Guy Call James Carmichael Ralph Hanks Ralph Etter Bradford Jones and K E Sherfey.
Hog receipts and prices increased by 25 cents with sales ranging from 15.25 to 15.50 and early top at 15.65. Pigs sold at 15 dollars down while local packers handled 5,500 hogs and 3,000 went out. Cattle were stronger calves higher and sheep steady. Report notes 85 year old Wilbur Sheridan, a former resident, near death at his Colorado home with two sisters in the city.
The Degree of Pocahontas will meet on Wednesday night. A large adoption class will be present and all members are urged to attend. Members are asked to bring sandwiches. Ida Wallace Pocahontas M A Kiefer Keeper of records.
Star DePauw center is suffering a slight injury which may prevent him from playing in an important game. Miller ready to step in.
Curtis, DePauw’s crack center, may miss the Purdue game Saturday night due to a right foot injury with feared blood poisoning. If sidelined, Skinny Miller will start in his place, and the team hopes Curtis recovers in time for the matchup drawing strong local basketball interest.
New York January 19 tentative report states that the cargo of hard liquor worth about 2 million dollars on the disabled steamer Yarmouth being towed into Delaware breakwater by a coast guard cutter is not imperiled by prohibition laws due to the ship's forced return. Revenue agents here sail today to monitor the situation.
Jesse M Harick announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for sheriff of Putnam County. Five others have also declared for the same ticket. Marjorie Louise, the year old daughter of George Edwin Black, is seriously ill with pneumonia.
Charles Jack the county agent and Frank Wallace the county school superintendent attended the Farmers Institute held in Cloverdale today, reflecting local agricultural and education collaboration.
One person was killed and seven injured at New Waterford near East Liverpool Ohio when Pittsburgh Chicago train 1007 of the Pittsburgh St Wayne and Chicago railroad left the track. The heavy train drawn by two locomotives was making fast time when an engine left the rails taking six cars with it.
The Hague Jan 20 The Dutch government appears ready to reject the Allied demand for extradition of the former Kaiser. An allied note signed by President Clemenceau reportedly arrived in The Hague via a special courier from Paris.
Charley Kelley, long time Green Castle merchant, sold his stock of general merchandise to Indianapolis businessmen. After weeks of a closing out sale, the new owners will continue to operate the store. The deal closed this afternoon with no further details released.
A busy midweek with Malia The Beechwood Viuo hosting Anna Goodwin and guests.Miss Lucy Garrett celebrated her birthday with twenty five friends, games and stories. Attendees include Mrs. Ransom Mrs. Eva Walls Mrs. Emma Morgan and Miss Marguerite King of Indianapolis. Local visits feature Rev Davis meetings at Coatesville and Charles Snodgrass convalescing at home with a cold.
The first semester of public schools closes next Friday January 29 with new classes formed in high school and the grades. Several half year courses are offered to accommodate pupils both entering and regular students. Semester reports go to parents Monday January 26. Entry age rules and vaccination certificates are noted along with mid year book purchases and report card consultations. High school students are urged to prepare one or two lessons at home for satisfactory results.
Mrs. Anna M. Hunt nee Gordon of Greencastle and Bainbridge, later editor of Associated Advertising in New York, dies after influenza battle while her husband Carl Hunt, former Greencastle resident and club director, mourns. Survived by three sons Gordon Warren and John, brothers Fred Gowin and others, husband’s Pneumonia death in Chicago noted. Burial plans undecided. body to be determined.
Dr W W Tucker is reported confined to his home due to illness. Local physicians have limited his activities while he rests at his residence. Neighbors note his condition is being monitored and there is cautious optimism for improvement.
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